I stayed here at the end of May, begining of June with my husband, two children aged 6 & 7, my sister, niece aged 3, Mum & 10 year old brother. Weather was great as soon as it stopped raining for the first two days. The hotel was great and maids cleaned every day with fresh towels. It was difficult to get on the pool table as there is two between the whole hotel. Take advantage of the towels as if you put down a returnable deposit you get a fresh towel every day, well worth it. I always felt that my belonging were safe at all times. Staff were great but as it was such a big hotel it felt less personnel than in the smaller ones we have stayed in before. Speedy the waiter was funny and entertaining and the rest of the staff always had a smile. The food was plentiful with a wide variety from fresh fruit, pasta, salad, meats, fish, cheese, chips and different breads. There is always something for everybody and something different every night. They even has a whole pig roast one night. There was the odd bird or cat but the staff soon shooed them away. If stairs are a problem do not choose this hotel. My mum is a fit 50 and had no problem, the staff would even help us with my sisters buggy. There is music on every night and a great entertainment club for the kids. They had tibetan monks on one night and the kids are never bored. The beach couldnt be closer and the enterance is guarded at all times. The busy bars and restaurants are close enough for a nice stroll but far enough for it not to be noisy. Icmeler is a lovely place and the people do not bother you too much, of course they will try to get you into their restaurants but thats their job and their living. One bar in particular, The Bamboo Bar has fantastic food and entertainment. We stayed here for about 4 hours and had a two course meal with large ice creams, kids had cocktails and we drank larger all night and it only cost around 60 pounds for all 4 of us, great value and they will give you a lift home at the end of the night. The boat trips are not be missed, they are great value at around 20 pound for a family of 4 including a meal, drinks are extra but they dont take the Micheal. Its not too bad to get a sunbed if your down by 8am. This is a place for all ages and we all had a fantastic time but this year I will be going self catering even though the food was great as I like to explore and not be tied down. All in all a great holiday that I would reccomend.
- Grand Yazici Hotel Marmaris Palace
- Grand Yazici Icmeler
- Marmaris Palace
